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Jean Stephany ~ Stained Glass
Jean’s art is inspired by the rural setting that surrounds her home and studio which are located along the Baraboo River in the foothills of the Baraboo Bluffs, Greenfield Township, Wisconsin. Her art work incorporates unique and colorful materials such as glass, natural stone, mixed metals, copper overlay, and recycled pieces and objects. Jean's desire with her art is to provide unique and one of a kind pieces that will be cherished by their keepers. Her goal is to communicate the peace and tranquility of the natural world in her art, providing a soothing visual environment. Visit www.goatcrossingstudio.com
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Bill
Hicklin ~ Metal & Glass
Bill, a native of Canada, has an active appreciation for nature inspired by his grandparents. Bill has been crafting metal for more than 30 years. His metal work originally started in the construction and installation of ski lifts in Wisconsin and the American West, and he transferred his skills to art work in the 1990's. Bill enjoys walking along and viewing the Baraboo River and the Baraboo Range, and he thoroughly enjoys watching cranes and herons that come to feed and nest on the land. Bill's much sought after heron and crane bird sculptures represent the inspiration he receives from nature. His unique pieces are created using copper, steel, rock, and stained glass. He also works side-by-side with his partner Jean to create pieces that incorporate together art glass and metal. www.goatcrossingstudio.com |
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Terri Colamatteo – Gullvi Heed",
Handwoven Rag Rug, Hand dyed cotton and Belgium linen, Twill Weave
Inspired by learning how to weave
on a sheep ranch in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Terri
Colamatteo has been involved in a variety of artistic journeys from a fine
arts education to museum and gallery careers. Some of her most interesting
experiences have been as a textile conservator for the Minneapolis Institute
of Art and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History,
as a textile consultant for the gallery, Textile Arts in Minneapolis, and
for the last 10 years as an art educator at Portage High School. Inspired by
Scandinavian culture, Terri has been investigating traditional and
contemporary rag rug weaving for over 20 years. Rich colors of hand dyed
recycled cottons and historical patterns create rich surfaces in her
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Cynthia
Errett Cynthia Errett has lived in Wisconsin for 4 years and now calls green her favorite color. She has a passion for the tactile and visual process of knitting. These knitted creations are then put through the process of shibouri and felting to create colorful and texturally interesting useful everyday objects. The wool used also becomes lapel pins and wonderful pincushions. The bags are strong, washable and cheerful. They can be used as a more green approach to shopping, book bags and everyday totes. She also makes purses full of color and practicality. Cynthia will also be bringing her luxuriant Christmas wreaths and swags.
They are made using dried objects collected during the year, ribbon
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Diane Hill - Photography
Diana Hill was born on a small
farm outside of Merrimac, Wisconsin.
Surrounded by the bluffs, lakes and rivers that make up the Baraboo Range, she has always appreciated Wisconsin's natural beauty and has tried to reflect that in her pictures. Diana currently lives on a small farm between Baraboo and Portage on the edge of a 1,000 acre marsh with her husband, Jeff, Betsy the Welsh Corgi and Reggie the yellow lab. Along with the dogs and farm cats, they raise miniature horses, chickens and pigeons. Diana's photos are evidence of her love of animals and country living. The animals and perennial gardens are some of her favorite subjects. Spring Hill Studio (608) 356-0356. E-mail: hillsgg@merr.com |
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Todd Persche - Realistic
Watercolors
Todd is a watercolorist who has
been painting images of the Baraboo Hills region for more than twenty-five
years. Environmental themes are explored in his paintings that range from
landscapes and botanicals to rural scenery.
To compliment his work, he has been recently making Arts & Crafts style frames out of recycled hardwoods. You can learn more about him by visiting www.toddpersche.com |
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Maia Persche - Knitting
Maia first began to knit at the
age of 8. Six years later she has become quite passionate about knitting and
spends much of her available time with needles and yarn in hand. She loves
the textures of different yarns and enjoys putting together colors to create
patterned hats, scarves, mittens, socks, and bags.
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Beth Persche - Mosiacs
Beth has always been drawn to the
beauty of mosaics, which led her to enroll in a beginner's class in 2000 at
a local garden shop. Since then, she has enjoyed collecting tiles, pottery,
dishes, and trinkets only to break them and then put them back together
again in mosaic designs on flower pots and boxes, table tops, bookends, wall
hangings, trays, bowls, and yard art.
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Eydie Ridder - Acrylic Painting &
Wood Burned Images-Bird House Gourds, and Nature Paintings on canvas.
The Birdhouse Gourds are painted
with acrylics with a protective coating. I
paint freehand (no stencils or patterns) using my love of bird watching, gardening and animals in natural settings. New in 2008 for the bird house gourd selection: wood burned botanicals. I am a self-taught artist who through trial and tribulations has evolved a nice hobby. A couple award-winning exhibits have been an encouragement. Hand made wooden birdhouses are also a favorite to paint and the wrens love them. In the summer months I do not have time to enjoy painting. My husband Joe and I are small acreage farmers. We own Pine Creek Farm. We raise pasture fed lambs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and a few ducks and geese. We have layers too for brown eggs. Our naturally raised (free-range) chickens and turkeys are a big success making it necessary to increase production each year. Orders are taken in spring and filled as the birds grow and mature. It takes 9 weeks to bring our birds to 6-7 lbs. The turkeys take 3 months. The asparagus and rhubarb season keep me busy too. Living this kind of life is very rewarding to me. We have lots of families who come to visit with treats for the donkeys, horses and sheep. They stay for quite a while and enjoy the farm much as we do. Baraboo, WI 608-355-0289 |
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Amy Schertz ~ Jewelry
& Collage
From childhood Amy Schertz has had a passion for art. Her "day job" as a psychotherapist involves helping others discover their paths and unique gifts, so during her "off hours" she enjoys immersing herself in her creative gifts of jewelry making; collage & card making; photography & gardening. Much of her inspiration comes from nature and Spirit. She loves exploring the use of color, texture and contrast to create objects of beauty. Amy's pieces may be worn or used for healing or spiritual practices, or just for the joy of it! Come check out her Spirit Necklaces; Spirit Attunement Braclets; Chakra Sun catchers and Beaded Snowflakes; Bookmarks & Note cards; Prayer Malas; Key chains and Collaged "Magic" Boxes
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Geri Schrab - Watercolor
"Geri travels to ancient
petroglyph and pictograph sites across North America. In her studio she
creates watercolor paintings inspired by these sites and travels. It is her
intention to portray the spiritual nature of these ancient sites, honor the
memory of the Ancestors of this land and the Sacred Earth upon which they
are found."
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Barb Smith
Spirited Threads - Fabrics and
fibers infused with generous amounts of heart and soul. Spirited Bibs -
recycled overalls reincarnated with patchwork, beadwork, buttons, and
paint…Engaging in the present, claming the past. Spirited Panels – collage
and painting on linen panels utilizing handmade paper, acrylics, cray pas
and chalk. - The more I seek to learn the world, the closer I come to the
spiritual, the magical origins of creation. My artwork reflects a lifelong
love for the living universe and all its inhabitants, and serves to witness
the many ways of being in this world. With thankfulness, I follow my heart’s
path. Barb is an artist, certified massage therapist and owner of Turning
Point Studio. She loves spending time at the Spirit Lake in, on and near the
water. She is a self proclaimed-fabulous cook and baker!
Let the beauty we love be what we do. RUMI |
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